Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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